Bishop Pair or Pawn Structure?
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I think Dodgernation was right on the money. But even trading doesn't seem wrong. Your position was strong!
Dodgernation, after Be4 I think Rc1-c7 is stronger than Rhe1. My very dangerous opponent played as much when I played Bxf3 immediately.
Heister, I really like your idea of not taking the d-pawn immediately. Re8 is much better than R/Bxd4.
I prefer having a solid pawn structure against a bishop pair than vice versa. I hate doubled/isolated pawns usually.
eugeniusjr wrote:
In positions like this I often feel more comfortable dealing with a structural defect than exercising the power of the two bishops.
What is the correct way here? Should I prefer the bishop pair or should I trade that for a damaged pawn structure
I usually find the bishop pair the most helpful in middle games, while pawn structure matters as much or more in the end game
In positions like this I often feel more comfortable dealing with a structural defect than exercising the power of the two bishops.
What is the correct way here? Should I prefer the bishop pair or should I trade that for a damaged pawn structure